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62 / the tasting panel / november 2018
DOMESTIC
93
Gamba
Vineyards and
Winery 2016 Old Vine
Zinfandel, Russian
River Valley ($45)
Polished, flavorful, and
tangy; fresh and well-
balanced with a thread
of lush blackberry and a
long,
balanced finish.
A solid release from a
top producer.
92
Pike Road Wines 2016
Fairsing Vineyard Pinot
Noir, Yamhill-Carlton ($50)
Smooth and clean; juicy, deep, and
savory with pleasing notes of earth,
ripe cherry, and soft spice; long, complex,
and balanced.
93
Elk Cove Vineyards 2016
Five Mountain Pinot Noir,
Chehalem Mountains ($60) Silky,
succulent, and refreshing with cherry
and savory notes, this is a testament
to what Oregon can accomplish in the
hands of a fine winemaking tradition at a
great winery.
In each issue, Editor-in-Chief Anthony
Dias Blue selects a wide range of the
best wines and spirits from among
the more than 500 he samples over
the course of a month. The reviews
are subjective editorial evaluations,
made without regard to advertising,
and products are scored on a
100-point scale:
85-89: VERY GOOD
90-94: OUTSTANDING
95-100: CLASSIC
Once products are selected for
publication, producers and importers
will be offered the option of having
their review accompanied by an
image (bottle photo or label art) for
a nominal fee. There is no obligation
to add an image, nor does the
decision affect the review or score in
any way.
The "twisty" icon indicates wines
sealed with a screwcap closure.
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Prices are for 750 ml. bottles unless
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Anthony Dias
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